Porphyry, Placemaking and Public Space
Porphyry stone paving can be an essential ingredient, one of many, that contributes the element of permanence, beauty and sustainability to a place. It is a material that defines a space as comfortable, memorable, elegant and special. It helps people want to go there. Public spaces are increasingly being recognized as a crucial ingredient for […]
Porphyry salutes award winning Sugar Beach
The use of traditional stone similar to Porphyry pavers are part of the award winning design of this urban park. Canada’s Sugar Beach is a whimsical new park that transformed a surface parking lot in a former industrial area into Toronto’s second urban beach at the water’s edge. Part of the multi-faceted Waterfront Toronto project […]
Porphyry spotlights Via Manin project
The Porphyry setts, used on Via Manin are unique in terms of physical, chemical, geological and mineralogical properties with features that distinguish it from all other stones. Via Manin is located in the heart of Mestre. It is an important road that ends up in Piazza Ferretto, the elegant center of this Veneto city. Via […]
Porphyry Salutes Michael Van Valkenburg Associates
Porphyry paving stone, with its natural beauty and physical qualities is a material that will enhance Austin’s Waller Creek project. “Waller Creek represents the largest urban creek in the nation to undergo the level of transformation the conservancy envisions. This project will completely transform how disconnected entities and interests relate and interact with each other. […]
Porphyry Salutes Michael Van Valkenburg Associates
Porphyry paving stone, with its natural beauty and physical qualities is a material that will enhance Austin’s Waller Creek Project.
Porphyry – Stone Surfaces 2
Porphyry stone pavers can have a unique place in the design of any outdoor area. Stone is undoubtedly the first natural material which was used to create stable surfaces which could withstand heavy loads, making it possible for people to walk around easily, even when it was raining – safe and comfortable at the same […]
Porphyry Pavers and the iPhone
For all porphyry paver lovers, there is a great wallpaper for your iPhone. Go to Settings>Brightness and Wallpaper>Wallpaper and select the grey porphyry fan pattern. If you prefer the Copper Mountain Porphyry, just save this picture and select it from your camera roll for wallpaper. We got excited about the subject and found […]
Porphyry and the Terminated Vista
Porphyry pavers are used to enhance the experience in many examples of places with a terminated vista. While there are many other elements present, which lead to the special experience of these views, the stone paving lends permanence and visual memory to these elements. An alley in Portland, Maine; a street in Paris; or a […]
Porphyry and the Opus Incertum
Porphyry – Opus Incertum or Porphyry crazy paving is most suitable for surfacing external areas like patios, drives, pavements or external and internal wainscoting. It complements designs with water and vegetation, assuring warmth and color in the environment. Opus incertum (L, = irregular order pattern) Ancient roman technique in which the stones are arranged casually. Used […]
Porphyry and Complete Streets
Porphyry stone paving is an important ingredient in creating streets as public spaces that are memorable and used by many. It fulfills this complete street goal: Visual Excellence: Improving the overall aesthetic with an emphasis on high quality, lasting design and materials. Much has been written recently about the concept of complete streets. A complete street recognizes […]
